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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 22, 1986 In response to Gunderman's inquiry, Leonard stated a 50-foot roadway is planned from 1-694 to 14th which will accommodate the state aid standards because of the existing projected traffic volume; the 50-foot roadway will accommodate four lanes of traffic; when the 50-foot meets the 40-foot at 14th Street, it becomes a three lane with one lane for left turns, if that is what the city wishes. Benke stated, if the 50-foot section was warranted, he believed it was council's desire that the 50-foot section be striped for three lanes on the south half; that would need to be resolved. Schmidt stated he couldn't recall anyone request the southern portion be a four lane road. Gunderman asked what the markings will be when the two road widths join at 14th Street; Leonard stated the road would be tapered for several hundred feet to blend the widths. Gunderman questioned the Rice Creek Road intersection design; Leonard stated the proposed design is for two twelve-foot lanes in the center with two six-foot lanes along with two two-foot bituminous lanes for bicycle lanes and gutters; and stated that including a third lane for left turns would sacrifice the bicycle lanes, unless the road were increased by 16 feet. Gunderman questioned having sidewalks adjacent to the bike lanes; Leonard stated the county takes the position that sidewalks are desireable, and recommends a detached lane for bicycles; suggested the need to keep young bicyclists off the bike lanes on the busy roadway. Benke asked if a three-way traffic count had been done on Long Lake Road and Rice Creek Road; Leonard stated the traffic volume does not justify a left turn lane. Gunderman asked for the Police Chief's op1n10n on the safety factor at Rice Creek Road and Long Lake Road; Kelley could not think of any accident problems at that intersection, based on the first quarter accident summary. Bob Norell, 1842 Long Lake Road, briefed the new council on the citizens views; presented council with the letter they had presented to Mayor Harcus, the main concerns were speed, volume of traffic, and impact on the neighborhood; feel a 40-foot wide road, rather than a 36-foot wide road, would increase volume; also expressed concern about the trees; feels the residents on the northern portion should have an opportunity to attend hearings on the southern portion; concerned about the closeness of the sidewalk to the homes and would like them only north of 19A Street; also discussed there will be no more parking on Long Lake Road under the current p'roposal and would like council to consider t"adftertsuotset" oarkingf" aOtd suooested bl'ke lane be 1ncorpora e 1n 0 ne curb for ur her satety. n summary, Norell stated the citizens are very happy that council is listening to and working with the residents. Page Three